Investigator (Relief)

About the company

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That's why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work-life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.

Our values - collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible - guide everything we do. We're looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.

Your tasks

About the role Join our Investigations team and conduct fair, thorough and timely investigations into disciplinary, grievance and other complex employment matters. You will work independently while receiving support from experienced colleagues. You will also work with managers, HR colleagues and trade union representatives, producing clear reports and presenting findings where required. Demand for the service varies, so this opportunity offers a flexible commitment that may fit well alongside other work, caring responsibilities or personal commitments.

Requirements

You will bring

• experience of investigating workplace matters, gained in HR, management or another relevant setting;
• the ability to handle sensitive and complex cases fairly and professionally;
• strong listening, communication and report-writing skills;
• sound judgement, professional curiosity and attention to detail;
• knowledge of relevant employment law and investigation practice; and
• integrity and a commitment to a positive employee experience

Fluency Duty In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

What we offer

We offer a supportive team environment, flexible working arrangements, a competitive salary, pension provision, and learning and development opportunities. If you have relevant investigation experience and are looking for meaningful work with a flexible commitment, we would welcome your application.

For further information on all our benefits please see our brochure: [

How to apply

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; Megan Taylor, Senior Investigator, via email

PLEASE NOTE : It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site ) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact .

Other

Investigator (Relief)*Job Introduction Job Title : Investigator - Relief**

Permanent Opportunity Working Pattern : Relief hours as required per investigation Salary : £36,581-£40,444 (pro rata) Location : Lincoln, Hybrid working with travel across Lincolnshire as required Closing Date : Sunday 8th November 2026 Interviews in person : Friday 20th November 2026

If you are looking for a role that allows you to make a meaningful impact while using and developing your skills and expertise in employment relations, we'd love to hear from you.

Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Apply Investigator (Relief)

• Salary £36,581-£40,444
• Frequency Hourly
• Job Reference 20505/3913
• Contract Type Relief
• Working Hours Relief hours as required per investigation
• Closing Date 8 November, 2026
• Job Category Human Resources
• Location Lincoln, United Kingdom
• Posted on 23 October, 2026